‘Nowhere to fish, nowhere to farm’
This is part of a collaborative investigation by the Environmental Reporting Collective
China's largest freshwater lake is currently facing a grave crisis of depletion. A combination of factors, including sand mining, fisheries, and extreme weather events, has led to an alarming trend of earlier and earlier dry seasons, with the water levels continuously breaking record lows. The lake is on the verge of becoming devoid of water, posing a significant threat to its ecological integrity. The disappearance of various fish species, as well as the entrapment of porpoises and migratory birds, further underscores the severity of the situation. The local fishermen and farmers, whose livelihoods depend on the lake, have also experienced dramatic changes in their daily lives.
In response to this dire predicament, the local government has opted to construct a massive dam to separate the lake from the Yangtze River. This ambitious project is rooted in the belief that human intervention can reverse the current situation. However, experts hold differing opinions on the matter. Moreover, due to limited data transparency, private monitoring efforts are impeded, making it challenging to accurately assess the real situation and its impacts.
link: https://theinitium.com/article/20230519-anthropocene-qin-shi-huang-coming-to-poyang-lake
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